BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2019-11-05The Phantom is an iteration of the original Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisper jacket which we reviewed several years ago. At the time of its...replies0views1710
2019-11-05
2019-11-04The North Face FUTURELIGHT Freethinker Jacket Giveaway is now closed. Congrats go out to Erika Rowe as she is the lucky winner. Erika, please...replies0views20541
2019-11-04
2019-11-02Well, the wait is finally over. Marker just announced their new Duke PT Binding. This is a Hybrid Freeride Binding that offers DIN ISO...replies0views2605
2019-11-02
2019-11-01Binding inserts are an easy way to share bindings on several pairs of skis - you can ride a pair of touring skis with two different sets of...replies0views6771
2019-11-01
2019-10-28Smartwool is looking to change the game with lessons they’ve learned in the 25 years they’ve been in the apparel industry. Breaking...replies0views1533
2019-10-282019-10-24Hey guys, I need some advice. I'm in the market for a new pair of powder touring skis. I'm looking at the Icelantic Natural...replies1views1701
2019-10-28
2019-10-24Hey! We've had the Deuter Futura Vario Backpacks (his and her verisons) for a spell and we'd like to tell you all about 'em....replies0views2779
2019-10-24
2019-10-19This Giveaway has ended and congrats go out to Chris Davidson who has won himself a new Osprey Pack! Stay tuned for next months giveaway when...replies0views10881
2019-10-19
2019-10-12The Spot X is the newest model of SEND (Satellite Emergency Notification Device) to hit the market, joining the Spot GEN 3 and Spot TRACE...replies0views1989
2019-10-12
2019-10-10Earlier this week, Patagonia announced that 100 percent of its waterproof shells (61 styles!) are now made with recycled materials and sewn...replies0views1117
2019-10-10
2019-10-08Yeti is well known for making high end, bombproof, thick-walled, hard-sided coolers that can keep your food and bevies cold for days on end....replies0views1909
2019-10-08
2019-10-03A few months ago, Scarpa issued a voluntary recall on their Fall 2017 Maestrale RS and Maestrale ski boots. Scarpa is of course offering to...replies0views1627
2019-10-03
2019-09-30The Sierra Designs Nitro 800 is a Mummy-Style winter sleeping bag which boasts both low weight and cost. A 15D ripstop nylon shell and liner...replies0views1343
2019-09-30
2019-09-27While the original Farpoint and Fairview packs were just that, packs, the new versions of these packs have built-in oversized 90mm wheels to make...replies0views1504
2019-09-27
2019-09-23A new backcountry brand has launched out of Park City, Utah called true nðrŧ Adventure Equipment which produces high-end packs and...replies0views2694
2019-09-23
2019-09-21Nemo achieves optimal thermal efficiency in the Kayu 15 by means of aggressively tailored patterning. A contoured hood, body-mapped tapered core,...replies0views2137
2019-09-21
2019-09-20The Jade 28 and Zulu 30 packs were developed using Gregory’s tried and true design approach which they have been using for over 40 years....replies0views3505
2019-09-20
2019-09-17As a way of saying happy birthday to MSR, we thought we’d take a spin through a few of the many products we’ve reviewed for the brand...replies0views2016
2019-09-17
2019-09-14Fall is here and that means it's the time to get outside and go for a hike. In order to be well prepared and dressed for anything consider...replies0views1478
2019-09-14
2019-09-13What's the best Rain Shell on the market today? We did the heavy lifting and have determined what we consider the best of the best. For...replies0views1790
2019-09-13
2019-09-09If you are thinking of applying some DPS Phantom Permanent Base Glide Treatment, time may be running out--depending on where you live. If you...replies0views1146
2019-09-09
2019-09-08Yet more Arc'teryx kit to drool over. The Arc'teryx Beta SL Hybrid Jacket and Pants accompanied our tester to the western- and...replies0views857
2019-09-08
2019-09-05In this comparison review, we’ll look at both In-ear and over the ear wireless headphones that use self-contained battery power to operate...replies0views2061
2019-09-05
2019-08-30The Nemo Hornet Ultralight 2P Tent is as the name describes an ultralight shelter for those who want everything but not the weight. This...replies0views1486
2019-08-30
2019-08-27We've chosen a winner of the Backcountry Skiing Canada Therm-a-Rest Hyperion 0°C Sleeping Bag Giveaway and that lucky person...replies1views1180
2019-08-27
